Staff Attorney

BAL•Santa Clara, CA

About The Position

BAL is a team of brilliant people who change lives through elite immigration work and collaborative innovation. They pursue the exceptional in all that they do, but never at the expense of their values. The work is demanding, both in volume and pace, but employees are up for the challenge and enjoy a balance of hard work and fun. BAL employees feel valued, rewarded, and respected, and seek opportunities to be of service to others and their communities. The company is committed to employee growth and development. The ideal candidate is looking for work with purpose, is not afraid to get things done, learns quickly, moves fast, embraces challenge and detail, thinks creatively, believes they have something unique to contribute, and understands that powering human achievement impacts real people. They are looking for a place to grow and an environment where everyone is welcome. BAL aims to provide an experience that makes a positive difference in people’s lives. The Staff Attorney aids the assigned team(s) in the filing of immigration case work and may also be required to ‘float’ among teams, providing temporary support and coverage. This role also conducts legal research and assists with the preparation of complex written projects for immigration cases. The employee may work with large teams, complex or high-profile cases.

Requirements

J.D. degree and must be licensed to practice law in the U.S.
Excellent writing and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office applications.
Excellent organizational skills.
Detail-oriented.
Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Superior client service skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working as a business immigration attorney or immigration law clerk preferred.
Ability to speak/write a secondary language is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provide support and leadership to assigned team(s).
Provide coverage for attorneys on vacation and leave of absence.
Assist with the maintenance of case work quality and consistency on the assigned team(s).
Evaluate cases and assist in providing case strategies and/or solutions to issues.
Guide client and employees through processes.
May liaise with other attorneys or departments in the firm on projects.
May conduct comprehensive review of filings.
May provide supervision of other employees, as required.
Perform legal research and prepare legal memoranda and/or legal briefs.
Analyze facts, patterns and complex legal issues to provide sound legal advice.
Prepares immigration-based filings for complex case management.